Chapter XV

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But now the dog’s loyalty to one of his little mistresses had brought Tom Jonah out of hiding.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

having the sense of smell

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Tom Jonah shot out of the bushes, growling fiercely, and charged the man.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

male cat

From this reading AGNES SHOULDERS RESPONSIBILITY “Tom Jonah!” screamed Agnes; for in this emergency she recognized the old dog.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The attempt of Asa Scruggs to hold Agnes was an unfortunate move on the clown’s part.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

at the time that

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He had followed the car from town, had scented out her tracks when she entered the woods, and so had followed Agnes to this spot, afraid to come up with her for fear of being scolded; for, of course, he knew well enough he had disobeyed.